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Firebombed pro-life pregnancy center files FACE Act lawsuit
CEO Jim Harden said in a statement about the suit: “It is ridiculous that as pro-life citizens we are forced... Read more
In the Holy Land, Franciscans are keeping doors to holy sites open — for now
Jerusalem is semi-deserted, with many shops, schools, and offices closed, but the Custody of the Holy Land has kept holy... Read more
Pope Francis has lunch with Rome’s poor who tell him ‘what they expect from the Church’
Like the synod assembly participants, the lunch guests were asked “what they expect from the Church,” Paolo Ruffini told journalists... Read more
Sisters issue appeal for ‘safe release’ of 3 nuns who were abducted from Nigerian diocese
The vicar general of the Missionary Daughters of Mater Ecclesiae in Nigeria said five people were abducted Oct. 5 in... Read more
Pope Francis highlights St. Josephine Bakhita’s example of forgiveness
The Sudanese-Italian saint’s life story is “an existential parable of forgiveness,” the pope said Wednesday. Read more
Prayer opportunities abound at Synod on Synodality
Eucharistic adoration, liturgies, and moments of silence all signal the importance of prayer in the synodal process. Read more
Pope Francis calls for immediate release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas
Some 130 Israeli hostages were taken by the militant Islamist group Hamas during its attack on Israel last weekend. Read more
Two more priests arrested by Ortega dictatorship in Nicaragua
The arrest of two more Catholic priests in Nicaragua brings the total to six priests arrested in just eight days... Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run as independent: Where does he stand on the issues?
Despite his deep familial ties to the party, Kennedy has been very critical of modern Democrats and has opposed aspects... Read more
Iowa bishop suggests ‘case-by-case approach’ to LGBT accompaniment
Bishop Thomas Zinkula of the Diocese of Davenport called for a pastoral “accompaniment of sexual and gender minorities” that is... Read more
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Vancouver archbishop calls attack on Israel ‘serious violation’ of moral, international law
Commenting from Rome where he is attending the Synod on Synodality, Archbishop J. Michael Miller said called news about the... Read more
Synod on Synodality: Who is overseeing the draft report at the end of the assembly?
Synod on Synodality delegates elected this week the members of a commission who will supervise the drafting of a “synthesis... Read more
Synod cardinal speaks on LGBTQ+ Catholics and those who love the Traditional Latin Mass
At an Oct. 10 press conference on the Synod on Synodality, Cardinal Joseph Tobin responded to a question about those... Read more
Supreme Court preview: Religious freedom cases on the docket
Court watchers are keeping an eye on several cases that could have an impact on religious liberty and free speech... Read more
Two 12-year-olds identified as vandals in Massachusetts church fire
The two juveniles, a boy and a girl, will not face any charges at this time, police said. Read more
Pregnant woman given abortion pill by mistake; Nevada CVS fined $10,000
Timika Thomas was undergoing in vitro fertilization and had just had two embryos placed in her womb when the pharmacy... Read more
Oklahoma board approves Catholic charter school contract
The Archdiocese of Oklahoma said it was “excited to be one step closer to providing new education opportunities for families... Read more
Armenian leaders in Nagorno-Karabakh arrested by Azerbaijan
Key Armenian leaders in Nagorno-Karabakh have been arrested by Azerbaijan over the past week, charged with crimes related to “terrorism”... Read more
Vatican safeguarding group calls on Synod on Synodality to address abuse in the Church
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has called on the synod to discuss sexual abuse this month. Read more
Pope Francis calls Gaza priest as Israel announces blockade
The pope called Father Gabriel Romanelli, pastor of Holy Family Church, the only Catholic Church in Gaza City and in... Read more
